President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has expanded his allegations against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, accusing him of spending millions of dollars on his…
Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford. United have lost just once in their…
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has recorded another cinema milestone as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, opened to strong numbers nationwide. The film crossed ₦200 million in its opening weekend, becoming the biggest opening weekend of…
Members of the Senate Committee on Finance on Monday criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for operating multiple budgets within a single fiscal year, particularly through repeated extensions of capital components. The lawmakers expressed their displeasure during an interactive…
Africa’s startup ecosystem took center stage in Lagos as the Africa Startup Festival (ASF) Lagos 2025 brought together innovators, investors, and business leaders in one of the year’s most anticipated tech gatherings. Held at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace,…
Delta State House of Assembly on Monday approved a ₦1.73 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year, increasing the budget beyond Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s original proposal by ₦65.6 billion. This move has reignited discussion over legislative amendments, fiscal discipline,…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to strengthen the state’s healthcare system through sustained capacity building, including the sponsorship of local doctors for specialised medical training abroad. The governor gave the assurance on Friday, 12…
By Nwabueze Okonkwo Delta state police command has arrested no fewer than 627 suspected criminals and recovered assorted arms and ammunition ranging from AK- 47/49 riffles, Beretta pistols, pump actions, single barrels and locally fabricated cut-to- size guns within this…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the appointment of Mr Abimbola Tooki as Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy. A statement issued by the party said the appointment was based on the Chairman’s confidence…
Dapper Live, a subsidiary of the Dapper Group renowned for delivering premium live music experiences across Nigeria, has announced the date for its forthcoming Detty December concert, Trench Symphony. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, Dapper Live…